It is now November. I've neglected writing, is it due to being busy or just plain not wanting to share my experience, strength and hope as I moved through rehab ~ no idea at this point. Though, I'm ready now again.
On Saturday I ran my first race, since Rock N Roll Chicago in July. I placed, 3rd overall women and 8th overall. I was able to pull off a time that was 39 secs shy of my PR.
I'll take it. Why ? Well, for the simple fact that this is my first race back after a pretty significant injury. Not sure I've still accepted the fact that I was injured with a hip injury, but I'm sure as hell accepted the crutches that I had to utilize for 3 wks of my 36th year.
Now to report the rest !!
I've built up some pretty amazing muscle strength while being at the gym and also amazing new relationships!! I'm very excited about my future in the fitness world. Not only am I trying different cross training programs, I'm also working incredibly hard on my nutrition and physique! Hopefully working towards new goals and achievements in 2013!
Nothing shy of EPIC!!
My race schedule will not be as heavy and at this point, does NOT include another full until '14. As I need to learn more about running and my body, prior to putting myself through the intensity I did in '11/'12 for the full. To also note, I want to run for times now, not for quantities of races. This I have learned. I'm out to better my times, become faster AND stronger. Prove to myself that there is no limits and that the impossible really is doable.
My race schedule will not be as heavy and at this point, does NOT include another full until '14. As I need to learn more about running and my body, prior to putting myself through the intensity I did in '11/'12 for the full. To also note, I want to run for times now, not for quantities of races. This I have learned. I'm out to better my times, become faster AND stronger. Prove to myself that there is no limits and that the impossible really is doable.
There's some steep goals I'm aiming for and they won't come over night, nor will they come with a simple run or workout here or there. The work and training is gong to be intense and the learning will be irreplaceable.
To achieve happiness, one must be one with self inside AND outside. I'm working on both, day in and day out. Only to show my children that their dreams are achievable and that there is nothing in this world that is impossible.
Shoot for the moon and at the very least you WILL land among the stars!!
One last fun thing: I was Featured in Rochester's Magazine in a Fun Article:
http://www.rochestermagazine.com/
